Fishing

Fishing Fishing

Fishing is a gathering skill that allows players to catch fish from various fishing spots. Fish can be cooked and eaten to restore health.

Getting Started

To fish, you need the appropriate fishing equipment in your hotbar and bait (for most methods). Approach a fishing spot and tap on it to start fishing. Different spots require different tools and levels.

Fishing Equipment

Net Fishing (Level 1-14)

ToolLevelNotes
Fishing Net Fishing Net1Basic net for catching small fish

Rod Fishing (Level 15-29)

ToolLevelNotes
Branch Rod Branch Rod15Basic fishing rod, lower success rate
Fishing Rod Fishing Rod20Better success rate than Branch Rod

Cage Fishing (Level 30-44)

ToolLevelNotes
Cage Cage30Standard cage for crustaceans
Large Cage Large Cage35Improved success rate

Harpoon Fishing (Level 40+)

ToolLevelNotes
Harpoon Harpoon40For catching large fish
Barbed Harpoon Barbed Harpoon50Significantly better success rate

Bait

All fishing methods require Fishing Bait Fishing Bait. Make sure to stock up before heading to fishing spots!

Fish by Method

Net Fish

FishLevelXP
Raw Shrimp Raw Shrimp110
Raw Anchovies Raw Anchovies520
Raw Sardine Raw Sardine1030

Rod Fish

FishLevelXP
Raw Trout Raw Trout1540
Raw Bass Raw Bass2050
Raw Salmon Raw Salmon2560

Cage Fish

FishLevelXP
Raw Crab Raw Crab3070
Raw Lobster Raw Lobster3580
Raw Octopus Raw Octopus4090

Harpoon Fish

FishLevelXP
Raw Swordfish Raw Swordfish45100
Raw Shark Raw Shark50110
Raw Manta Ray Raw Manta Ray55120
Raw Tuna Raw Tuna60130

Training Tips

  1. Levels 1-15: Use a Fishing Net Fishing Net to catch Raw Shrimp Shrimp, Raw Anchovies Anchovies, and Raw Sardine Sardines.
  2. Levels 15-30: Switch to Rod fishing for Raw Trout Trout, Raw Bass Bass, and Raw Salmon Salmon.
  3. Levels 30-45: Use Cage Cages to catch Raw Crab Crabs, Raw Lobster Lobsters, and Raw Octopus Octopus.
  4. Levels 45+: Harpoon fishing for the best XP rates with Raw Swordfish Swordfish, Raw Shark Shark, Raw Manta Ray Manta Ray, and Raw Tuna Tuna.

Success Rates

Success chance depends on:

  • Your Fishing level
  • The tool you're using (better tools have higher success bonuses)
  • The type of fish (harder fish have lower base rates)
MethodBase Success Rate
Net60%
Rod55%
Cage50%
Harpoon40%

Better tools add a success bonus on top of the base rate.

Related Pages

  • Cooking - Cook your raw fish into food
  • Food - Complete list of healing items